Prepping 101: The Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving Global Chaos | Glenn TV | Ep 345
Glenn Beck
48 min, 7 sec
A detailed examination of the reasons behind the growing prepping movement in America and its implications.
Summary
- The prepping movement in America has grown significantly, from 10 million people in 2017 to over 20 million in recent years, highlighting a shift in the cultural attitude towards preparedness.
- Factors contributing to the increase include events like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, political divides, inflation, and international conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.
- Preparedness is not just about catastrophic events but also encompasses readiness for more common scenarios like natural disasters, power outages, and personal emergencies.
- The importance of starting with basic needs such as food, water, and shelter is emphasized, with the suggestion to gradually build up supplies and skills over time.
- The psychological aspect of prepping is significant, with people seeking a sense of agency and security in an unpredictable world.
Chapter 1
The video begins with a hypothetical scenario of an EMP attack on the United States, leading to widespread power grid failure.
- The scenario describes three high-altitude nuclear explosions causing an EMP that blankets the continental United States, leading to the collapse of the power grid.
- The EMP would not cause immediate physical destruction but would initiate a chain reaction affecting the ionosphere and Earth's magnetic field, resulting in long-term outages of electricity.
- The aftermath would include the cessation of food production, water supply, medical services, and all forms of communication, plunging the country into a pre-industrial state.
Chapter 2
Discussion of potential EMP attacks as a form of information warfare by foreign adversaries.
- Countries like Russia and China, as well as North Korea and Iran, could consider an EMP attack as a form of electronic and information warfare rather than a traditional nuclear attack.
- Such an attack would be aimed at disabling the power grid and electronic devices rather than causing direct physical harm to cities or populations.
Chapter 3
Analysis of how an EMP attack could impact society and the public's perception of the threat.
- The government's EMP task force estimates that 70 to 90% of the US population could die within the first year after a major EMP event due to the inability to access essential services.
- The awareness of EMP threats has grown among the public, and the prepper movement is gaining traction across different demographics.
Chapter 4
The prepper movement transitions from a fringe group to a diverse and increasingly accepted community.
- The prepper movement is diversifying, with people from all races, sexual orientations, and political affiliations joining the efforts to prepare for potential disasters.
- Mainstream media, which once ridiculed Preppers, now reports on the movement's growth and diversification.
Chapter 5
Critique of government preparedness and the growing public sentiment that governments are failing to provide basic needs.
- There is significant public concern that governments are not adequately preparing for or addressing basic needs such as food, water, and energy security.
- Protest movements and public outcry in various countries suggest a global awareness of government shortcomings in preparing for emergencies and protecting citizens.
Chapter 6
Promotional segment for Jace Medical, a company providing personalized emergency kits and medications.
- Jace Medical offers a service that allows individuals to have access to a year's worth of essential medications and antibiotics for emergency situations.
- The company aims to ensure that people can be medically self-reliant in case of a disaster where regular medical services are unavailable.
Chapter 7
Emphasizes the need for community-based preparedness and the importance of starting the prepping process.
- Communities should come together to prepare for disasters, recognizing that government priorities may not align with ensuring the provision of basic necessities.
- The process of prepping should begin immediately, and can start with small, manageable steps.
Chapter 8
Highlights the government's inadequacy in disaster response planning and execution.
- Government audits and exercises, like the Cascadia Rising exercise, reveal a lack of preparedness and coordination for disaster response.
- Official reports acknowledge the need for individual preparedness due to the government's inability to guarantee safety and services in the event of a disaster.
Chapter 9
Provides actionable steps for individuals and households to start prepping for emergencies.
- Begin with basic needs: food, water, shelter, health, and finances.
- Acquire essential items like first aid kits, water filters, non-perishable food, tools, and self-defense equipment.
- Create a bug-out bag for each family member and ensure each bag contains survival essentials.
Chapter 10
Examines the global aspect of prepping culture and the factors influencing preparedness worldwide.
- Prepping is a global phenomenon with countries like Taiwan, Israel, Finland, and Japan taking significant steps towards preparedness.
- Cultural and national contexts influence the specific preparedness measures adopted by different countries.